Wanderlust World Wanderlust World - Play sports. Many people in Latin America are passionate about sports and many countries boast strong national teams in a variety of different sporting disciplines. The region's most favored sport is football (soccer), while other sports such as basketball, volleyball and baseball are also popular.
- Enjoy music and dance. Latin America has a rich musical heritage and many countries boast highly distinctive regional styles. Salsa, tango, bachata, merengue and reggaeton are some of the best known Latin American musical rhythms and a Latin American party often involves plenty of dancing. Some of the most famous Latin music stars include Shakira, Daddy Yankee, Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez to name a few.
- Celebrate festivals. Latin America is known for its vibrant and colorful festivals and a whole plethora of them taking place throughout the year. Some of the most popular and recognized festivals in the region include Carnival (especially in Brazil), Day of the Dead (in Mexico), Inti Raymi (in Peru) and the Barranquilla Carnival (in Colombia).
- Visit family and friends. Spending time with family and friends is a priority for many Latin Americans and they tend to be very social people. Extended family is often involved in family traditions, social events and important life moments.
- Eat traditional food. Latin American cuisine is incredibly varied and is usually prepared using locally available seasonal ingredients. Some popular Latin American dishes include feijoada (Brazil), arepas (Colombia), ceviche (Peru), tacos (Mexico) and empanadas (Argentina) to name a few.